Elke Kuhlen: “Cologne has an imperfect charm”
As the director of Cologne’s c/o pop Festival, Elke Kuhlen is something of a local celebrity. We found out about her favourite places, her personal music tastes and why Cologne is better than Abu Dhabi.
At home in Cologne: an interview with Eike Herwig, Ray Lozano and Jenny Thiele
Eike Herwig, Ray Lozano and Jenny Thiele have been in the music business for years. We caught up with them in Cologne’s Mülheim district to talk about the city’s musical diversity and what it is that makes Cologne so special for artists.
Music producer Bazzazian: the man with 100 fears
Anyone who’s anyone in Germany’s current hip-hop scene is on Bazzazian’s new album, “100Angst” (“100fear”). We spoke to the producer about his home city of Cologne and the things he fears. And we let you in on whether it’s a good idea to approach him on public transport or not.
Boxing her way to the top: Stefanie von Berge on Cologne cafés, university and the Olympics
Stefanie von Berge is always on the move. In fact, sometimes the 23-year-old boxer spends more time travelling the globe than she does…